Spacers on x50i 19" Wheels?

[Duke I]

While looking at various X5 50i setups, I've noticed the the rear fender flaring seems to be the same whether 19" or 20" wheels are selected. Both set ups look good but it makes me wonder if the selection of the 19"s comes with spacers.

Im curious because I am working on a winter setup with 19" wheels and pics of the winter 19" 255/50 r19"s set in a lot in the rear and some have installed 15mm spacers to compensate.

TIA, Duke

[Rotzy]

Originally Posted by Duke I

While looking at various X5 50i setups, I've noticed the the rear fender flaring seems to be the same whether 19" or 20" wheels are selected. Both set ups look good but it makes me wonder if the selection of the 19"s comes with spacers.

Im curious because I am working on a winter setup with 19" wheels and pics of the winter 19" 255/50 r19"s set in a lot in the rear and some have installed 15mm spacers to compensate.

TIA, Duke

No spacers were installed from the factory. Unlike the UK, the 19" wheels in the US are not staggered and do look better with spacers in the rear. However, for better traction, I prefer the non staggered setup for my winter 19" rims.

[spike5150]

If you have fender flares, 25mm spacers on 19” oem wheels looks pretty good.